frustration is much different than torture. I sit in a section, while people we're frustrated, but knew that if we stayed the course success would show this year.
How many total wins this season?
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frustration is much different than torture. I sit in a section, while people we're frustrated, but knew that if we stayed the course success would show this year.
There was a bit of exaggeration in my post with torture. But anyone who thinks Mooney is beloved by the fan base is kidding themselves. He has his lap dogs that is for sure, but many of the folks I know and sit around at the game have grown weary and frustrated of his coaching deficiencies, and lack of accountability and engagement on many levels. That doesn't mean we aren't excited about the team this year and certainly Mooney deserves his fair share of credit for the rebound this year. Just wish, Mooney would have fixed the defense/recruiting issues 5 years ago and doesn't wipe away the 8 prior years of largely unmet expectations.
Mooney doesn't suck as a coach. He's the definition of average. His track record bears that out. I'm happy this year is going well for him. It offsets last year and puts him back to average for the 2 years combined. I would just like Richmond to be way better than average on a consistent basis. Clock is ticking.
For what it is worth, A10Talk yesterday said that if Dayton had not had this type of incredible year the coach of the year in the conference would have easily been Mooney. He has deserved plenty of criticism over the past half decade but this year I thought the only game he specifically cost us with bad coaching was St. Bonaventure
Looking forward to hanging the COY runner-up banner in his office.
FWIW, my statement goes back multiple years, it’s not reflective of this season.
There has been far less to complain about this year for sure. I’m asking the question because I think there’s a propensity by one side to say our fans are too unhappy and another side says they’re too satisfied. We can empirically say it’s not 100% wrong as we know on here alone both sides are represented.
No halftime adjustments. No in game adjustments. Bad gameplan. Bad scouting report. Bonaventure had one play on defense. Double Grant. And we never tweaked our gameplan to take advantage. Even Georgia tech would throw the ball a few times a game when the whole defense lined up on the line of scrimmage.
Also this is kind of ironic because the last 2 years if we lost from missed shots people would have blamed Mooney because “he recruited these guys who missed the shots” but now that he’s having a good year it’s back on the players and not him.
yeah, I'm not seeing it. we got good looks. we just shot poorly that game. you can't adjust away from good shots. if they don't fall, you're going to lose. simple as that.
I will just have to agree to disagree on this one. Thought we continually took bad shots (especially Francis) and that we had countless bad possessions from them double teaming Grant down low and Mooney having no alternate game plan.
Anyone without bias can see that we made plenty of adjustments. The ball was moving like crazy in the second half. We are 8-1 in our last nine, and the one we lost is because of coaching? Does this mean you are getting on McKillop for losing to us like they did? Give me a break.
“Anyone without bias” - can you tell me exactly what my bias is please? As well as why I’m biased in this alleged way. I’ll only give you a break if you answer that instead of making false claims against me like you have against nearly everyone else here. I’ve been one of the few here who have defended and supported you but that is now gone.
Francis took tough shots. he usually makes a decent percentage of tough shots. he shot horribly until the last few. but you don't tell a scorer to stop shooting.
Nick didn't shoot well. Nathan didn't do anything.
so yes, we agree to disagree.
Say the end of the day all I know is we agree on one thing and that’s getting a dang win tonight!! And for the record me personally putting that loss on Mooney isn’t me calling him bad - I think coaches are allowed to have bad games just like players do. And IMO that’s the only one all season and that means a success rate of around 97% and can’t complain about that!
Wow. Did not realize a simple anyone without bias comment would touch such a nerve, especially with what else is said on here. But, no worries. You are obviously free to support who you want. What does that even mean on a message board? Support? I thought people either agreed or disagreed with comments based on how they felt. I didn't realize it was based on who they supported. Strange.
Since you were unable to back up your claim that I have bias against Mooney I’ll take that as you essentially retracting the statement, since that’s all I asked for and you were unable to provide any sort of answer.
Saying I have bias is insulting my character and integrity which definitely touches a nerve. I’m not upset, I’m just disappointed!
agreed. just to me, when that particular game ended I wasn't upset with the coaching. we did a lot of things well ... just not shooting. coaches can't make shots.
You are 100% correct here. And I will apologize for that. I realize how that sounds now. I was thinking more like we are sitting at a sports bar and I jokingly disagree while saying a"with a brain can see that......" . It was just a phrase. But I can agree a poorly choice of words. My apologies.
and how many passes did Georgia tech complete?
outside of GG/JG the rest of the starts shot 10-31 and Cayo was on a milk carton for most of the game--his replace scored 11, shot 4-9 and dominated the boards...Does Mooney get credit for that?
Plydogg don't take it too personal or it will drive you crazy, we're all just Spider fans having a discussion.
I look at it as it's hard to win 9 games in a row in this conference. We are 8 out of our last 9. There are going to be games where shots don't fall, the other team makes shots, as well as other things that can happen. You still want to win as many of those as you can, but it's just hard to win every game. Contrary to popular belief, I have gotten on Mooney for stuff. I, like u sman, did not think the Bona. loss was on him. But, it does not make me right and ply wrong. I was wrong earlier to get on ply.
If you are talking Georgia Tech under Paul Johnson, not many. Holy smokes, not many.
I’m not sure on the Georgia tech part but it is wild to think that Calvin Johnson AND Demaryius Thomas both came out of that school!
And yes Mooney does get credit for that!! That was Burton’s season high in minutes and he had a very nice performance and it was a great decision from Chris to give him those minutes. But Blake went 8-22 in that game and 3-13 from 3. I suppose blame can be put on him but I think the reason he had to take so many bad shots was because the gameplan broke down.
Not trying to convince you I’m right and you’re wrong, just giving my two cents
If you are saying you don't have bias about anything, then I have to ask, is this your first day as a human?
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